L42

Lesson 42        / aI/

The letter “i” in the clusters “ile, ime, ind ” has the speech sound.

Say “ile” if you walk a mile every day.

Say “ile” if you smile a lot.

Say “il” and “ime” if you think

“Smiling does not cost you a dime.”

Say “ime” if you have time to read.

Say “ind” if you sit behind me.

Say “ind” if you are kind.